Your ChatGPT cheat sheet: Prompts that will change how you work
If you’re still asking ChatGPT basic questions, you’re only scratching the surface. With the right prompts, you can turn it into a personal assistant, writing coach, brainstorming partner, or even a productivity powerhouse. Small tweaks in how you phrase your requests can make a massive difference in the quality of responses. Here’s your ultimate cheat sheet for getting the most out of ChatGPT.
Writing & content creation
💡 Generate a blog post:
Prompt example: "Write a 500-word blog post on [topic] in an engaging and conversational tone."
💡 Summarize text efficiently:
Prompt example: "Summarize this article in three bullet points and one tweet: [paste text]."
💡 Rewrite for clarity and impact:
Prompt example: "Make this paragraph more concise and persuasive: [paste text]."
Brainstorming & idea generation
💡 Generate social media content ideas:
Prompt example: "Give me 10 unique LinkedIn post ideas about [topic]."
💡 Creative business or project names:
Prompt example: "Suggest five creative names for a [industry] company that feel modern and fresh."
💡 Uncover audience pain points:
Prompt example: "What are common frustrations for people using [product/service]?"
Productivity & organization
💡 Plan your day:
Prompt example: "Create a structured daily schedule based on these tasks: [list tasks]."
💡 Email assistance:
Prompt example: "Summarize this long email and draft a polite response: [paste email]."
💡 Explain a complex topic simply:
Prompt example: "Break down [complex topic] into a simple explanation for beginners."
Learning & research
💡 Simplify difficult concepts:
Prompt example: "Explain [complex concept] using a simple analogy."
💡 Compare two ideas:
Prompt example: "List the pros and cons of [Topic A] vs. [Topic B]."
💡 Expert breakdowns:
Prompt example: "Act as an expert in [field] and give me an in-depth explanation of [topic]."
Conclusion
The more specific and structured your prompts, the better your results will be. Experiment with these, tweak them to fit your needs, and watch your productivity and creativity skyrocket.